heavy lifting

noun

: a burdensome or laborious duty

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Add a bit of human finesse, and the ideal goal is ready to go—without the heavy lifting Leaders must reframe AI business success by approaching AI as a strategic partner, not a tool. John Schneider, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 And none of their stars are doing any serious heavy lifting. Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2025 But the architects better do some heavy lifting or there will be more serious questions about both of them and their offensive line. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025 Overall, the umbrella can be raised and lowered with ease using the convenient crank handle that doesn’t require any heavy lifting. Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy lifting

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heavy lifting was in 1980

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“Heavy lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20lifting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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